Adopting the Science of Learning Principles as a Central Focus with Lynn Gaffney

In this episode, host Gene Tavernetti interviews Lynn Gaffney, the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at Watertown City School District. They discuss strategies for improving test scores, the science of learning, and the importance of instructional practices. Lynn Gaffney discusses the adoption of Science of Learning principles as a central focus for an entire district, aiming to enhance educational outcomes across the board. Books mentioned in episode: Jade Pearce: What Every Teacher Needs to Know: How to Embed Evidence Informed Teaching and Learning in Your School Patrice Bain: Powerful Teaching Karin Chenoweth: Schools That Succeed Gene Tavernetti: Teach FAST: Focused Adapatable Structured Teaching Gene TavernettI: Maximizing the Impact of Coaching Cycles Programs mentioned: Spring Math - Amanda VanDerheyden University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations - Holly Lane Effective Teaching - APL Associates Jean Anastacio and David Perry The Reading League (Syracuse, NY Chapter) (00:00) - Lynn Gaffney (34:39) - Lynn has a question for Gene This podcast sponsored by: The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.